The self-made designer spoke about dressing musicians and gangsters during a Q&A at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Ever the sartorial statement maker, Dapper Dan returned to his African roots at the 2025 Met Gala in a black and white zoot suit emblazoned with the mythical Ghanaian bird symbol, the Sankofa. “This ...

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- A little over 40 years ago Daniel Day, better known as Dapper Dan put his own spin on fashion and forever changed the fabric of hip-hop. From the beat to the rapid-fire lyrics ...

NMAFMAI copy Purchased with Adopt-a-Book funds. "With his eponymous store on 125th Street in Harlem, Dapper Dan pioneered high-end streetwear in the early 1980s, remixing classic luxury-brand logos ...

On the eve of the release of his latest GAP hoodie, we briefly spoke to Dapper Dan about his new-found appreciation for hoodies and the influence of logo-mania. There was a time when Dapper Dan, the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion icons like Dapper Dan, Janelle Monáe and the late André Leon Talley are known for their distinctive approaches to sartorial style — bold splashes of color, luxurious fabrics, ...

The Harlem Renaissance was both a literary and musical movement, as well as a style revolution. In the 1920s, Harlem became the center of a new cultural identity, where style of dress became ...

The WNBA’s 2025 season has gotten underway, and the league’s top pick is primed to step out in style thanks to the legendary fashion designer Dapper Dan. He shared his experience designing a tracksuit ...